Fear Race Riot Rove Quitman North Tim e
Reports reached here tonight of a probable race clash near Barney eight miles north of Quitman in Brooks County Georgia. White and black residents clashed after gunfire scarred a man. Sheriff Connolly led armed deputies to the scene to preserve peace. Anxious townspeople awaited further word on injuries and charges.
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Barney
Brooks County
North Tine
Quitman
Bare
Perry Peeples
Ghita
Kung
Conolly
South Georgia
Scnse
Judge Barrow's Funeral in Georgia
Impressive services for Judge Pope Barrow of the superior court were held at Christchurch Savannah with Rev Robb White officiating. His remains were sent by train to Oglethorpe County for interment in the family burying ground as family members and many officials attended. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers included W W Jordan J R Dillon H D D Twlees J B White A F Marmelstein D B Morgan A Bacon W G Charlton Samuel B Adams J H Estill H C Cunningham T Loyd Owens James Sullivan J Randolph Anderson.
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Gevannah
Christchurch
Robb White
Pope Barrow
Inperior Court
Oglethorpe County
Tomore
Barrow
Werp
Savannah
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Court House
Superior Eart
W. W. Jordan
J. R. Dillon
H. D. D. Twlees
J. B. White
A. F. Marmelstein
D. B
Rowdies Riot at Milner Causes Post Office Damage
Milner Georgia December 25 special report describes a riot as fireworks ordinance was suspended. A small mob shot through front windows of the post office with a rocket and fired at homes and windows, narrowly missing residents.
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Milner
Andylam
Denied Use Of Court House By Local Republicans
A December 25 note from Eiherton Georgia reports county commissioners refused a request by B. J Bell for use of the court house for a Republican meeting. The matter involved the eighth congressional district Republican organization.
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Elbert’s
Temple of Justice
Eiherton
Spublican
Court House
B. J Bell
Steamer Burned by Fire in Palatka Yard
The new Ocklawahoe steamer of the Lucan line burned at 3:30 am at Boyd's ship yard. An empty oil can found astern suggests incendiary origin. The unfinished boat, insured for 3000 pounds, suffered loss to hull and superstructure. La Reve nearby was scorched but saved, while a Nile driver and a large lumber lighter were damaged.
Columbus to Witness City of Columbus Launch in Chester
A party from Columbus Georgia will witness the launching of the steamship City of Columbus at Chester Pennsylvania. They travel January 16 by Major J F Hanson private car and include Mayor L H Chapell Mrs Burnett who will christen the boat and other local figures.
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Columbus
Georgia
Ocean Steamship Company
Chester
J. F. Hanson
Mra
L. H. Chap Pell
TWO KILLINGS IN SAVANNAH
Savannah reports a violent Christmas with multiple killings and injuries. John Brown was killed by Judge Walker this morning. Wally Jones was shot by an unknown assailant, likely Walter Lloyd, as three others are under arrest. Phoebe Grant was shot near a gate and will die. Another Negro man was badly cut and probably dead. Merchants report record holiday trade.
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Savannah
John Brown
Judge Walker
Wally Jones
Walter Lloyd
Phoebe Grant
West Point appoints Cox superintendent of West Point Route
W. N. Cox is named superintendent of the Atlanta and West Point railroad and the Western Railway of Alabama, starting January 1, 1904. He has acted in the role and is praised as a master of duty. The changes also move A. R. Smith to general freight agent and traffic manager duties. All appointments from Montgomery offices.
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W. N. Cox
Atlanta and
West Point
Western Railway of
Alabama
Mr. Cox
Pouth
Cox
Charles A. Wickersham
R. E. Lutz
A. R. Smith
Mr. Lutz
Southern Railroad
Smith
Montgomery
Att Og Flatant m ¢Hia
Iines
J. P. Billups
Wickersham
Traffic Department
Christmas Masses Heard at Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church held multiple Christmas services with low masses at 6:30, 7, 7:30, 6:30, 8 and 9:30, plus a solemn high mass later. Choirs sang beautifully and Rev. Father John E Gunn delivered a splendid sermon on the nativity as Catholics observed a holy day of obligation.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
John E Gunn, DD
John
Christ Birth Sermon at First Methodist Exalts Mary and Jesus
Dr. Charles W. Byrd delivered a Christmas sermon on Luke Chapter 2, praising Mary and Jesus. He argued the Bethlehem innkeeper faced harsh judgment, urged readers to make room for the Christ, and warned culture without Jesus deprives humanity of its highest ideals.
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Charles W. Byrd
First Methodist Church
Byrd
Thera
Mary
Jeans
Jesus
Bethlehem
Lfe
Christ
Innite
Archbishop Chappelle to Rome for Cuba church settlement
Rome December 25 The congregation of the propaganda reports that Archbishop Chappelle will travel to Rome soon to seek a definite settlement on the church question in Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Archbishop Chappelle
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Archibishop Chappelle
Cuba
Portoco
Noah R. Fowler Passes in Last Sleep at 79
Noah R. Fowler pioneer citizen of Atlanta died yesterday at his Kirkwood home after months of illness. Born in Whitesboro New York in 1826 he lived in Atlanta since 1862 and served as Georgia railroad agent before entering real estate. Survivors include eight children and his wife Flora McKeen. Funeral at 2 pm at Kirkwood Methodist with burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Noah R. Fowler
Atlanta
Kirkwood
Mr. Fowler
Atelanta
Pioneer Citizens Society
Whitesoro
Fowler
New York
Michigan
Georgia Railroad
Wallace & Fowler
M. Goodwin
Alex King
B. B. Crew
C. R Merritt
Jefferson Fann
Harrett Fowler
Grace A. Fowler
B. M. Fowler
Augusta Captain P J O Connor Dies in Georgia
Capt P J O Connor ex sheriff of Richmond county and Augusta figure dies at 1 o clock in Augusta Ga He served as sheriff for fourteen years and battled Brights disease He is survived by wife and five children funeral is set for 11 am tomorrow from Sacred Heart church in Augusta also notices Ada Roberts dies after burns and long stage career interment at Conyers L C Fletcher dies in Orlando funeral planned in Knoxville Tennessee
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P. J. O'Conner
Augusta
PT. O'Connor
Richmond County
Bright
Sacred Heart Church
Mrs J L Richmond Dies After Evening Illness
Mrs J L Richmond died yesterday morning at o'clock at her daughter Mrs Dr W C Jarnagin 167 Tuniper Street. She leaves husband J L Richmond and children Mrs Alonzo Richardson Mrs W Forrester and J L Richmond Jr. Funeral 2:30 pm today at the residence officiated by Dr Charles W Byrd of the First Methodist Church. Interment at Osksnd cemetery Copenhagen December 25. William Bryan departed for Berlin tonight.
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J. L. Richmond
W. C. Jarnagin
Tuniper Strest
J. L Richmond
Alonzo Richardson
W. Forrester
Charlies W. Byrd
First Methodiat Church
Oskisnd Cemetery
Xmas Presents Trigger Tragedy in Chicago Quarrel
Wilhelm Kauffman fatally shot his cousin Ira Kauffman and wounded his aunt Mrs Mega Kauffman during a quarrel over Christmas presents. He said his uncle did not give enough presents and attempted to shoot him. The woman tried to intervene and was shot as well.
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Chiesgo
Wilhelm Kauffman
George Kauffman
Ira Kauffman
Mega Kauffman
Kauffman
Kauffmen
Zanardelli On Death Bed In Grave Condition
Rome December 25 former Premier Zanardelli remains extremely grave doctors report a stomach tumor and no hope of recovery. King Victor Emmanuel orders daily bulletins. Greensboro Georgia December 25 a Christmas cracker accident leaves Susie Morris severely injured as she lit crackers with a shovel fire near Woodville.
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Rome
Zanardelli
Blonding Victor Emmanuel
Senor Zanardelli
Greensboro
Spea
Susie Morris
Woodville
Lumber Dealers on Rocks in Mobile Bankruptcy Filed
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings have been filed in the United States court against W. H. H. Greenwood & Co, lumber dealers and importers, of Mobile, Alabama, as reported from Motte on December 25.
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Motte
Ala
United States
W. H. H. Greenwood & Co
Mobile
Carlisle Indians Defeat California Eleven In Coast Clash
Carlisle Indians delivered a decisive 23 to 0 victory over California in a spectacular coast game at San Francisco. Captain Johnson sparked the attack with pivotal touchdowns and trick plays, while Williams supported in the backfield forming a heavier line that overwhelmed California’s defense. The crowd of about 7,000 witnessed energized play and a standout performance despite an early California surge.
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San Francesco
Carlisle Inaiian
Afl California
Redskins
Johnson
All Californians
Indians
California
Williams
Carlisle
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Baron de Rosen
Russia
Tucker
Willis
Philadelphia
Chick* Tucker
Biy Willis
National Athletic Club
Hood
Ike
Muse
Whitehall
First Methodist
Whitehall Street
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Ada Roberts
Jackson
J. & Johnson
W. A. Roberts
Selma
Albert Roberts
Conyers
L. C. Fletcher
Orlando
Fla
Lewis C Fletcher
Knoxville
Teno
Mr. Bryan
Copenhagen
Tvillam Ee
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Cousin
Bey
Italy
LAW Bros. Co
Decatur
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